A lot on the list today, including a hearing on Senate Bill 4, which will prevent the state from setting up an insurance exchange under the Affordable Care Act, a move that preempts a decision by Governor Pat McCrory, who has yet to announce his preference.

Also to be heard by committees today are a fix for the group home funding gap and the proposed changes to the state’s unemployment insurance system.

Once they are heard, the votes on these bills could come today. Both chambers open up for brief session in the morning and return around noon for a full session. House Speaker Thom Tillis told members to expect the session to last about four hours.

Driving the schedule temporarily are Governor McCrory’s nominations to the state school board. The governor would like to get them seated before the board meets next Wednesday.
Via the legislative calendar: